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Zosia Black Gunmetal Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black gunmetal contemporary table lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 20 x W 42.6 x H 54.1 cm Materials
Category

2010s Polish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Zosia Black Gunmetal Table Lamp by Schwung
Zosia Black Gunmetal Table Lamp by Schwung
H 21.3 in W 16.78 in D 7.88 in
Milan Black Gunmetal Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Gunmetal contemporary table lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 113 x W 33.4 x H 170 cm Materials
Category

2010s Polish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Milan Black Gunmetal Table Lamp by Schwung
Milan Black Gunmetal Table Lamp by Schwung
H 66.93 in W 13.15 in D 44.49 in
Pair of Brass and Gunmetal Table Lamps by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare pair of gunmetal and brass table lamps design by Karl Pringer in the 1980s. It’s rare to
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Laurel Black Quartz and Gunmetal Sculptural Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury sculptural lamps custom finished in a black nickel/gunmetal finish with black quartz
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20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz, Nickel

Modernist Handblown Murano Table Lamps in Smoked Gunmetal
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Nickel

Italian Gunmetal, Turquoise Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian ceramic lamps with an unusual glaze of gunmetal and turquoise on a raised pewter
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Rare "Mushroom Table Lamp" in Gunmetal and Brass 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Mushroom Table Lamp" in gunmetal with polished brass dome shade with 3 bulbs by Karl Springer
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Artisan Asian-Style Table Lamps in Gunmetal Bronze 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of artisan Asian-style table lamps in gunmetal bronze with dragons on sides and brass hardware
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Gunmetal Ora Desk Lamp by Ross Gardam
Located in Melbourne, Melbourne
Ora desk lamp in Gunmetal Grey Decorative anodized aluminium Ora desk lamp in Gunmetal Grey was
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Classical French Maison Jansen Table Lamp Marble Gunmetal Brass, 1950s, Charles
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Maison Charles
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Rare and beautiful classical midcentury table lamp designed and executed by Maison Jansen, France
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Foil, Metal, Brass

Pierre Disderot Model #1013 Table Lamp in White & Gunmetal for Disderot, France
By Pierre Disderot, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Disderot Model #1013 table lamp in white and gunmetal for Disderot France. Originally
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pierre Disderot Model #1013 Table Lamp in Yellow & Gunmetal for Disderot, France
By Pierre Disderot, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Disderot model #1013 table lamp in yellow and gunmetal for Disderot, France. Originally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Gunmetal Grey Machine Age Tanker Fluorescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950s gunmetal grey fluorescent machine age tanker desk lamp with lots of character, perfect on a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Roger Fatus for Disderot Bronze Lamp, Gunmetal & Brass
By Roger Fatus
Located in Hanover, MA
Gun metal finished bronze and brass tripod base table lamp by Roger Fatus for Disderot.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Lumina Flo Table Lamp with F20 Grommet in Gunmetal by Foster+Partners
By Lumina, Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
A light fitting in aluminum and steel, to be mounted on surfaces like desks, shelves, etc. with an arm pivoting on its base by 120°. Its head rotates by 300°. Lighting source is 6w-L...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina Flo Table Lamp with F46 Grommet in Gunmetal by Foster+Partners
By Lumina, Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
A light fitting in aluminium and steel, to be mounted on surfaces like desks, shelves, etc. with an arm pivoting on its base by 120°. Its head rotates by 300°. Lighting source is 6W-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lee Rosen Design Technics Lamp, Ceramic, Glazed Bronze Gunmetal
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
Design Technics Lamp, Ceramic, Glazed Gunmetal. Large hand thrown pottery lamp with a bronze
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Lee Rosen Design Technics Lamp, Ceramic, Bronze, Gunmetal, Glazed, Signed
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
Lee Rosen Design Technics Lamp, Ceramic, Bronze, Gunmetal, Glazed, Signed. Large scale chunky
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Lumina Flo Desk Lamp in Gunmetal by Foster+Partners
By Lumina, Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED light for desk, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on base by 120°. 6W-LED which you can switch on with one click ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina Flo Bedside Lamp in Gunmetal by Foster+Partners
By Lumina, Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED light for bedside, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on base by 120°. 3W-LED which you can switch on with one cli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Gunmetal Ceramic Lamp in the Manner Of Jouve, France 1950's
By Georges Jouve
Located in New York, NY
Cylinder ceramic lamp in the manner of Jouve with a metallic Charcoal glaze.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Design Technics Rare Pair of Bottle Form Gunmetal Glaze Ceramic Lamps, 1960s
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of handthrown, bottle form ceramic table lamps from the 3300 Series, model 3310, designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Shanon Table Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Table Lamp Shanon with structure in solid brass in polished finish and in gunmetal finish. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Brass

Shanon Table Lamp
Shanon Table Lamp
H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in
Zosia Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
With a clear suggestive illumination, the Zosia table lamp elevates twin points of light upon thin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Zosia Table Lamp
Zosia Table Lamp
H 21.3 in W 16.8 in D 7.9 in
Odyssey 6 Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Light is a powerful tool and a seductive force. The sturdy base of this table lamp ensures a stable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Odyssey 6 Table Lamp
Odyssey 6 Table Lamp
H 25.6 in W 12.4 in D 12.4 in
Odyssey 1 Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
A guiding light is a powerful tool and a seductive force. The sturdy base of this table lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Odyssey 1 Table Lamp
Odyssey 1 Table Lamp
H 17.5 in W 8.3 in D 3.9 in
Pair of Arlus Table Lamps, France, 1960s
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of tripod bronze table lamps by Arlus finished in a combination of gold and gunmetal
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite organic modern table lamp, designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arredoluce. Playful, tipped shade
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Odyssey 1 Black Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey 1 black table lamp by Schwung Dimensions: W 10 x D 21 x H 44.6 cm Materials: Black
Category

2010s Polish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Odyssey 1 Black Table Lamp by Schwung
Odyssey 1 Black Table Lamp by Schwung
H 17.56 in W 3.94 in D 8.27 in
Bronze Spot Table Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Spot Table Lamp by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 13 x H 21 cm Materials: Bronze Spot Light is
Category

2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Odyssey 6 Brass Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey 6 Brass Table Lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 31 x H 65 cm Materials: Brass, frosted glass
Category

2010s Polish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aluminum Spot Table Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Spot Table Lamp by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 13 x H 21 cm Materials: Aluminum Spot light
Category

2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Odyssey 1 Brass Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey 1 Brass table lamp by Schwung Dimensions: W 10 x D 21 x H 44.6 cm Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Polish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Odyssey 1 Brass Table Lamp by Schwung
Odyssey 1 Brass Table Lamp by Schwung
H 17.56 in W 3.94 in D 8.27 in
Milan Polished Nickel Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Nickel Contemporary table lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 113 x W 33.4 x H 170 cm
Category

2010s Polish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Milan Polished Nickel Table Lamp by Schwung
Milan Polished Nickel Table Lamp by Schwung
H 66.93 in W 13.15 in D 44.49 in
Bronze Spot Table Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Spot Table Lamp by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 13 x H 21 cm Materials: Bronze Spot light is
Category

2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Spot Table Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Spot Table Lamp by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 13 x H 21 cm Materials: Bronze Spot light is
Category

2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

"Omega, " Limited Edition Table Lamp by Alexandre Logé
By Alexandre Logé
Located in New York, NY
Cast bronze form with hand-applied gunmetal patina. Elliptical shade created from plaster. Edition
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sbarlusc Blue and White Table Lamp by Isacco Brioschi
By LuceTu
Located in Milan, IT
Sophisticated and Minimalist, this table lamp gets its name from the Milanese word for sparkle
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Odyssey 1 Polished Nickel Table Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished nickel table lamp by Schwung Dimensions: W 10 x D 21 x H 44.6 cm Materials: Polished
Category

2010s Polish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Zosia Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black gunmetal contemporary floor lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 79 x W 35 x H 188 cm Materials
Category

2010s Polish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Zosia Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung
Zosia Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung
H 74.02 in W 13.78 in D 31.11 in
Franco Bresciani Kuala Table Lamp for Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Franco Bresciani, iGuzzini
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Kuala desk or table lamp made of a matte white molded plastic dome shade on a gunmetal
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Stiffel Table Lamps with Tortoise Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Transitional Mid- Century Modern table lamps by Stiffel. Features include Gunmetal Gray
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Karl Springer Large "Candlestick Table Lamp" in Brushed Nickel 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Large "candlestick table lamp" in brushed nickel with gunmetal accents and polished chrome hardware
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel, Chrome

Pair of 1940s American Marianna von Allesch Ceramic Table Lamps
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in New York, NY
Pair of original art pottery table lamps by famed American artist, Marianna con Allesch. Signed
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Alvino Bagni Bitossi Bamboo and Butterfly Pottery Table Lamps, Pair
By Bitossi, Alvino Bagni
Located in Garnerville, NY
Stunning pair of Alvino Bagni Bitossi Italian pottery table lamps. Decorated and glazed in a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Paulo Piva Meridiana Desk or Table Lamp for Stefano Cevoli
By Paolo Piva, Stefano Cevoli
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern table desk or task lamp, articulating and adjustable design rendered in gunmetal gray
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Bronze Spot Table Lamps by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Bronze Spot Table Lamps by Henry Wilson Dimenions: D 13 x H 21 cm Materials: Bronze Spot
Category

2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Curved Table Lamp Sculpture, Handcrafted in Walnut Wood with Walnut Base
By Geoff McKonly Furniture
Located in Southampton, MA
A table lamp that is also a sculpture will draw attention to a corner in your living room. It will
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

A SHABBY-CHIC BAROQUE NEO-CLASSICAL Sculptural Bronze TABLE LAMP, France 1980.
By Philippe Anthonioz
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and sculptural very large table lamp (or small floor lamp) of organic, plant inspiration
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fork Table Lamp in Anthracite with Gray Diffuser by Diesel Living
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and gritty lifestyle. An always current concept interpreted in table, floor and suspension versions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fork Table Lamp in Ivory with Ivory Diffuser by Diesel Living
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
informal and gritty lifestyle. An always current concept interpreted in table, floor and suspension
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fork Table Lamp in Anthracite with Ivory Diffuser by Diesel Living
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
informal and gritty lifestyle. An always current concept interpreted in table, floor and suspension
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fork Table Lamp in Ivory with Gray Diffuser by Diesel Living
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
informal and gritty lifestyle. An always current concept interpreted in table, floor and suspension
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Curved Table Lamp Sculpture, Handcrafted in Ash Wood with Walnut Base
By Geoff McKonly Furniture
Located in Southampton, MA
A table lamp that is also a sculpture will draw attention to a corner in your living room. It will
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Model '1013' Table / Desk Lamp by Pierre Disderot 'Black/Red/White/Yellow'
By Pierre Disderot
Located in London, GB
This lighting fixture was originally conceived as a desk lamp, with its' ideal height and even
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pierre Disderot Model #1013 Table Lamp in Black & Brass for Disderot, France
By Disderot, Pierre Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Disderot Model #1013 table lamp in black & brass for Disderot France. Originally designed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Alma Table Lamp in Black Leather with Inlays in Corno Italiano, Mod. 2312
By Filippo Dini, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Covered in premium black Tosca leather (cat. Super), our Alma table lamp showcases a clean-lined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Curved Table Lamp Sculpture, Handcrafted in Ebonized White Oak with Walnut Base
By Geoff McKonly Furniture
Located in Southampton, MA
A table lamp that is also a sculpture will draw attention to a corner in your living room. It will
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Model '1013' Table / Desk Lamp by Pierre Disderot 'White/Yellow/Black/Red' 2
By Pierre Disderot
Located in London, GB
This lighting fixture was originally conceived as a desk lamp, with its' ideal height and even
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Model '1013' Table / Desk Lamp by Pierre Disderot 'Red/White/Yellow/Black' 2
By Pierre Disderot
Located in London, GB
This lighting fixture was originally conceived as a desk lamp, with its ideal height and even
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Gunmetal Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gunmetal table lamp for your home. Each gunmetal table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and brass. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage gunmetal table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a gunmetal table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each gunmetal table lamp bearing modern, mid-century modern or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made gunmetal table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Foster+Partners, Leucos Design Lab and Toso, Massari & Associates are consistently popular.

How Much is a Gunmetal Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a gunmetal table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,662, while they’re typically $302 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Gunmetal Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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